Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Nebraska legislature Bill LR75

Introduced
3/18/25  
Passed
3/25/25  

Caption

Extend sympathy to the family of Ryan Daniel Sims

Summary

LR75 is a legislative resolution expressing sympathy and condolences to the family of Ryan Daniel Sims. The resolution recounts Ryan’s life, describing him as someone who enjoyed time with family, music, birthday celebrations, and cake, and who was remembered for his empathy, love, and care for others. It notes that he died at age sixteen and lists his surviving family members. The resolution does not change or create any state law, amend statutes, or appropriate funds. Its sole legal effect is ceremonial: it formally recognizes the loss and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Ryan’s family as an expression of the Legislature’s respect and sympathy.

Impact

LR75 has no substantive impact on Nebraska statutes, regulations, or government programs. It is a commemorative and condolence resolution only, intended to honor the memory of Ryan Daniel Sims and communicate the Legislature’s sympathy to his family. The measure affects no agencies, parties, or legal rights beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment itself.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding LR75 is uniformly solemn and supportive. Because the measure is a sympathy resolution, it reflects bipartisan or noncontroversial respect for the deceased and his family rather than policy debate. The available record shows no committee discussion or recorded opposition, and the bill was signed by the President/Speaker, indicating formal approval without controversy.

Contention

There are no notable policy disagreements or points of contention in the available materials. The resolution is purely commemorative, so any discussion would be limited to the appropriateness of honoring Ryan Daniel Sims and extending condolences to his family. No votes, amendments, or committee objections are recorded.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Similar Bills

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